The crime actioner will then hit Taiwanese theaters Jan. 23. During the same month, it is also set to open across China via Shanghai New Empire Entertainment as well as Hong Kong (Deltamac), Singapore and the Philippines.

A buyer from Deltamac said: "The Con Artists is a smart crime film that has been rare to see in recent years. The lively performances by Kim Woo-bin and Lee Hyun-woo were particularly impressive."